USFK to Implement Movement Restrictions in Seoul Metropolitan Area Starting 6 PM on the 21st

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Yuri] The United States Forces Korea (USFK) Command announced on the 21st that, as a precautionary measure considering the increase in confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19) in South Korea, movement to and from the metropolitan area will be restricted.

According to the USFK website, as of 6 p.m. on the day, movement to or within the metropolitan area, designated as Area II, which includes Seoul, Incheon, and Seongnam, will be restricted for the next 14 days. However, individuals residing in the area or those performing official duties may be exempted.

Starting from 6 p.m. on the day, USFK also announced a 30-day ban on entry to saunas, bathhouses, gyms, sports facilities, and internet cafes across South Korea that do not have equipment installed for temperature checks and disinfection.

USFK stated, "All affiliated personnel must adhere to core principles, the Health Protection Condition (HPCON), and guidelines from the Korean government and local authorities," adding, "We must protect our forces for the sake of our mission."

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